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Colin Zwirko

Colin Zwirko

Colin Zwirko is a Senior Analytic Correspondent for NK News based in Seoul. He joined the company in 2018 after receiving a master's degree in international security and foreign policy from South Korea's Yonsei University. Follow him on Twitter.

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North Korea’s deserted beach resort megaproject unlikely to open soon: Imagery
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North Korea’s deserted beach resort megaproject unlikely to open soon: Imagery

Wonsan-Kalma has languished for years and appears low on the DPRK's priority list ahead of April holiday celebrations

North Korea’s deserted beach resort megaproject unlikely to open soon: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 21, 2022
Increased activity at Pyongyang airport likely due to farming, not missiles
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Increased activity at Pyongyang airport likely due to farming, not missiles

North Korea has used site as agricultural center for years, a trend that appears to be continuing this planting season

Increased activity at Pyongyang airport likely due to farming, not missiles
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 18, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s superyacht makes rare appearances around time of missile tests
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Kim Jong Un’s superyacht makes rare appearances around time of missile tests

Satellite imagery has shown vessel at Kim’s east coast retreat three times this year, surpassing averages for past years

Kim Jong Un’s superyacht makes rare appearances around time of missile tests
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 17, 2022
North Korea tries and fails to launch another projectile: JCS

North Korea tries and fails to launch another projectile: JCS

Test attempt from Pyongyang's Sunan area follows two reported ICBM-related tests from the same spot in recent weeks

North Korea tries and fails to launch another projectile: JCS
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 16, 2022
Kim Jong Un visits mega skyscraper project in Pyongyang ahead of April opening

Kim Jong Un visits mega skyscraper project in Pyongyang ahead of April opening

Construction of 10,000 homes in capital’s southeast has been beset by delays since starting last year

Kim Jong Un visits mega skyscraper project in Pyongyang ahead of April opening
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 16, 2022
From drones to ICBMs: The status of Kim Jong Un’s weapons wishlist at a glance
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From drones to ICBMs: The status of Kim Jong Un’s weapons wishlist at a glance

North Korea has tested only two of the 12 systems in its five-year development plan, indicating more tests forthcoming

From drones to ICBMs: The status of Kim Jong Un’s weapons wishlist at a glance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 15, 2022
North Korea removing South Korean floating hotel at Kumgang resort: Imagery

North Korea removing South Korean floating hotel at Kumgang resort: Imagery

Work to dismantle Hyundai Asan asset began prior to ROK presidential election, showing move planned regardless of winner

North Korea removing South Korean floating hotel at Kumgang resort: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 12, 2022
Ready for liftoff? Satellite imagery shows progress of DPRK’s space program
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Ready for liftoff? Satellite imagery shows progress of DPRK’s space program

NK Pro analysis reveals construction status of key infrastructure, as North Korea telegraphs future satellite launch

Ready for liftoff? Satellite imagery shows progress of DPRK’s space program
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 11, 2022
North Korea to expand, modernize main space launch base: Kim Jong Un

North Korea to expand, modernize main space launch base: Kim Jong Un

Report on DPRK leader's tour of spy satellite facilities comes as U.S. accuses Pyongyang of 'ICBM-platform' launches

North Korea to expand, modernize main space launch base: Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 11, 2022
State media review: North Koreans still in the dark about war in Ukraine
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State media review: North Koreans still in the dark about war in Ukraine

An in-depth analysis of the DPRK’s Ukraine coverage, upcoming children’s ideological event and women’s day celebrations

State media review: North Koreans still in the dark about war in Ukraine
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 10, 2022
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